Overview
Thomas Bilfinger is a General Surgeon in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Bilfinger is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3 Edmund D Pellegrino Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Northwell Health Physician Partners At Syosset
Dr. Bilal Chughtai, Chief of Urology at Plainview Hospital, completed his medical degree at Stony Brook University, followed by residency in urologic surgery at Albany Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Male Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.Dr. Chughtai specializes in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Male Voiding Dysfunction. He maintains a deep, longitudinal interest in these highly prevalent and debilitating conditions and has focused both his clinical, research, and teaching activities on these areas.Dr. Chughtai's mentorship in clinical and basic science research projects has enabled his team to be investigators in numerous clinical trials, as well as translational, and outcomes research including National Institute of Health and industry support. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, chapters in urologic texts, 4 textbooks, and has presented extensively at national and international meetings. Dr. Chughtai is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Aquablation, and Prostatectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Bilfinger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Bilfinger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Bilfinger by calling their office at 631-444-1820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Bilfinger a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Bilfinger is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas Bilfinger specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Bilfinger is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas Bilfinger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Bilfinger has published 97 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Bilfinger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Bilfinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Bilfinger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-444-1820 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Lung NodulesDr. Bilfinger isElite. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Bilfinger isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Bilfinger isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Bilfinger isAdvanced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Bilfinger isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Collapsed LungDr. Bilfinger isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Bilfinger isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EmphysemaDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- MediastinitisDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Bilfinger isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
